Definitions

1. adverb

used to indicate that something is the opposite of what is stated or implied

“I’m not going to the party.”

2. conjunction

used to indicate a contrast or a negation between two things

“I wanted to go, but not to the movies.”

3. adverb

used to indicate the absence of something

“I don’t have a phone, not even a landline.”

4. negator

a word or phrase used to negate or contradict something

“This is not the book I was looking for.”

5. verb

to refuse or decline something

“She decided not to accept the offer.”

6. interjection

an expression used to convey a negative attitude or feeling

“Not again!”